diff --git a/test/cloudtest/test_secrets.py b/test/cloudtest/test_secrets.py
index 9ec11d668629..ed76203be69f 100644
--- a/test/cloudtest/test_secrets.py
+++ b/test/cloudtest/test_secrets.py
@@ -238,6 +238,12 @@ def test_missing_secret(mz: MaterializeApplication) -> None:
             # The cluster should still be there.
             > SELECT name from mz_clusters where name = 'to_be_killed';
             to_be_killed
+
+            # Try and put the secret in place again.
+            > ALTER SECRET to_be_deleted AS 'postgres';
+
+            # Cluster can now be deleted.
+            > DROP CLUSTER to_be_killed CASCADE;
             """
         ),
         no_reset=True,